Steiny Variant Blue (Smiling)

Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components. Kaijin is a Japanese designer and toy artist known for his sleek, futuristic, and often anime-inspired art toys. His work blends elements of Japanese pop culture, sci-fi, and street fashion, resulting in highly stylized figures with bold colors and dynamic forms. Kaijin gained recognition in the designer toy scene through collaborations with major art toy producers such as Wonderwall and Medicom Toy. One of his most well-known creations is Fulcraim, a robotic, humanoid figure with a streamlined, cybernetic aesthetic. Another popular design is Mirari, a female character with an elongated, fashion-forward silhouette.